A fleet manager for SAP, a large software company, says that it is dropping Tesla from its fleet because “their prices fluctuate more”.
Tesla has consistently reduced prices over the last two years. It has been great for new buyers and making EVs more affordable, but it’s not all positive. It has destroyed the resale value for current owners. That has been particularly hard for fleet owners. Companies like Autonomy and Hertz, who owned large Tesla fleets, have seen their value drop significantly, and in the case of the latter, they decided to divest.
Steffen Krautwasser, fleet manager at SAP, said that the prices fluctuate too much. “The list prices fluctuate more at Tesla than at other manufacturers, which makes planning more difficult and poses a higher risk for us.”
In this second clip, Sara Sweeney dives into the 3rd Wheel's Sustainability Benchmark findings, revealing critical insights on emerging trends and best practices in fleet management. From the motivations behind sustainability efforts to the diverse perspectives across industries, the discussion sheds light on the challenges and strategies shaping the future of sustainable fleet operations.
Watch this clip to explore an in-depth analysis of how different sectors are navigating their journey toward sustainability. Also complete EV Benchmark guide is available for download here: https://www.wheels.com/public/resource-hub/guides/wheels-environmental-sustainability-benchmark-report-2023/
Ex-Tesla and Ford Advanced EV development boss Alan Clarke is leading a Ford skunkworks project to develop a low-cost electric vehicle.
Ford CEO Jim Farley made a brief reference Tuesday during the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call that a “skunkworks” team had been created to create a “low-cost” EV platform. The skunkworks project is about two years old and based in Irvine, California.
“All of our EVs teams are ruthlessly focused on cost and efficiency in our EV products, because the ultimate competition is going to be the affordable Tesla and the Chinese OEMs,” Farley said.
From goals to design, from incentives to implementation, Coral EV has a full-service platform that offers fleets worry-free charging.
In celebrating Valentine’s Day, I think affectionately of my partner, my family and my friends, of course. But I also think fondly of this wonderful fleet industry: I am so happy to be a part of it, and I know that many of you would say the same.
Can’t-Miss Fleet Events
This spring I will be attending Work Truck Week in March and NAFA I&E in April, and look forward to seeing many of you, and meeting some new folks as well. You can register for Work Truck Week here and you can register for NAFA I&E here.
FedFleet Conference & Expo
Today we have an excellent writeup of the recent FedFleet Conference & Expo from Judie Nuskey. Conference sessions there included fleet electrification, data reporting, EVSE planning, supply chain, best practices in fleet management, as well as vehicle safety and recalls. You can read all about it here.
Ted Roberts
President